Huntsman Names New Division President of Huntsman Polyurethanes

Huntsman Corp. announced that Tony Hankins, the division president of the company’s Polyurethanes business unit, has elected to retire at the end of this calendar year. Steen Weien Hansen, currently serving as senior vice president, responsible for the global automotive, elastomers and the Americas business units in the division, will be appointed division president of […]
Elkem Announces Strategic Review of Silicones Division

Elkem has initiated a strategic review of its Silicones division with the goal of streamlining the company and enabling allocation of capital to accelerate growth in the Silicon Products and Carbon Solutions divisions. The decision by the company to initiate the strategic review follows a thorough assessment of the growth and return prospects of Elkem, […]
Beontag Names New VP of Graphic and Label Materials Division

Beontag, manufacturer of self-adhesives and smart tags, recently announced the appointment of Erin Bernhardt as its new global vice president of GLM (Graphic and Label Materials). A leader with a strong business and operations background, Bernhardt brings over 25 years of experience to the role, including most recently as vice president and general manager of […]
Meridian Adhesives Group Names Commercial President of Product Assembly Division

Meridian Adhesives Group announced the appointment of Grant Huffine as the new Commercial President of Meridian’s Product Assembly Division. He brings over two decades of experience in driving transformational growth and operational excellence across global markets to his new position. A seasoned leader, Huffine joins Meridian with expertise in global sales, marketing, mergers and acquisitions, […]
Huntsman Names President of Performance Products Division

Huntsman Corp. has appointed Jan Buberl president of the company’s Performance Products Division. The appointment became effective August 1, 2024. Upon announcing Buberl’s appointment, Huntsman’s chairman, president and CEO, Peter Huntsman, said, “I am excited for Jan to assume leadership of our Performance Products Division and join the Huntsman executive leadership team. He brings to […]
The Griff Network Upgrades Adhesive Toll Coating Division

The Griff Network, a provider of roll-to-roll, roll-to-sheet, and roll-to-finished products, announced advancements to its three Fallsington, Pennsylvania, facilities. The upgrades will enable more precise, defect-free coating operations, and improve coater flexibility and capacity. The company also upgraded its printing abilities by adding a four-color printer with a 120″ width capacity. This advance will enable […]
Elkem Names Acting Senior Vice President of Silicones Division

Elkem recently announced that Larry Zhang, who was the senior vice president of the company’s Silicones division, has accepted a new position at Sinochem, and Sandy Chen has been appointed acting senior vice president for the Silicones division. The change was announced and became effective on March 8, 2024. Chen comes from her new position […]
CRG Announces a New Hire to its Release Liner Division

Channeled Resources Group (CRG) announced the addition of Colin Schweigert to drive growth and efficiency within its release liner division. Schweigert joins CRG with an extensive background in sales and business development within the packaging industry and is ready to leverage his expertise in this new role. With a career working for several leading organizations […]